For the second time this year, the organization has had to increase staffing. San Diego County has 26 engines on standby up eight from just Tuesday. The available hand crews were increased from four to 18 and there are four more water tenders at the ready. Cal Fire also has extra support staff at the airport in dispatch centers.

Ordinarily there would not be this kind of call up until June or July.

Winds up to 60 mph could be seen in the mountains and valley areas through Friday.